USDOT / MC / TXDOT Three-Line Decal

Texas carriers that run interstate loads under an MC number and intrastate loads under a TxDMV certificate use this three-line version. USDOT goes on top, MC in the middle and TXDOT underneath, all on one solid rectangle. TXDOT is the old name for the TxDMV intrastate certificate. Each of the three lines is required here, so have all three numbers at hand. Enter them, then compare the lettering on a truck door in the live preview.

TxDMV's own explanation is why this decal has three lines. It says interstate hauling needs an MC number from FMCSA, intrastate hauling needs the TxDMV certificate, and one does not cover the other. It also says a USDOT number is an identifier and not operating authority. A carrier that works both kinds of freight therefore has three numbers to show, and one decal keeps them together. The TxDMV carrier page has the wording, and the MC number vs USDOT number guide explains the federal side.

Each of the three numbers comes from its own application. USDOT numbers are applied for in Motus at motus.dot.gov. The MC number is FMCSA operating authority, and FMCSA lists a $300 fee for permanent authority. The TxDMV certificate comes through the TxMCCS credentialing system, and insurance must be filed electronically before TxDMV approves it. Copy each number from the record for its own application, not from a quote or an old invoice, since the decal prints exactly what you type. The FMCSA operating authority page lists the fee.

The builder sample reads USDOT 1234567 on top, MC 890123 in the middle and TXDOT 1234567 underneath, and each line stops at 24 characters. Choose 12, 18 or 24 inches, plus a background and lettering color from the builder's list. The federal rule asks for letters that contrast sharply with the background, so compare the pair in the preview. The price is $25.99 per decal and $51.98 for a Set of 2, one for each door. A Contour cut adds $5 per decal and cuts each line close around its lettering. Tracking arrives by email one or two days after you order.